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Meet the Curator Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

Meet the Curator Behind Those Beautiful Murals in Prospect Heights

The first in a 3-part series on how murals have shaped one Brooklyn neighborhood, as told by the curator, community and creative artists.
National Grid Seeks Rate Hike for Controversial $65M New Vaporizer Project in Greenpoint

National Grid Seeks Rate Hike for Controversial $65M New Vaporizer Project in Greenpoint

Opponents of the new vaporizers say the project would harm the health of nearby residents and contribute to climate change.
Nerves and New Walking Shoes: BK Jehovah's Witnesses Return to Door-Knocking After Pandemic

Nerves and New Walking Shoes: BK Jehovah's Witnesses Return to Door-Knocking After Pandemic

On Sept. 1, Jehovah's Witnesses in Brooklyn and nationwide will go back to door-knocking, after more than two years of putting the practice on hold due to the pandemic.
BK Honor Student Awarded National '18 Under 18' Scholarship

BK Honor Student Awarded National '18 Under 18' Scholarship

The National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS) honors Canarsie student Sanaa Akesson with leadership scholarship
Non-Profits Across Brooklyn Are Fundraising for School Supplies

Non-Profits Across Brooklyn Are Fundraising for School Supplies

Erasers, geometry sets and looseleaf paper were some of the items requested for the back to school drive, according to Fab Fulton.
Coney Islanders Rename Street in Memory of Beloved Community Leader

Coney Islanders Rename Street in Memory of Beloved Community Leader

Last weekend, Coney Island locals and elected officials gathered at the street corner renamed for late community leader, Charlotte L. Taylor.
Olympian and Heptathlete Kym Carter Joins Poly Prep Country Day School as its New Athletic Director

Olympian and Heptathlete Kym Carter Joins Poly Prep Country Day School as its New Athletic Director

Carter previously held coaching positions in California before accepting her new role at Poly Prep
Photos: Brooklyn Nets Star Nic Claxton Surprises Kids at Local Basketball Camp

Photos: Brooklyn Nets Star Nic Claxton Surprises Kids at Local Basketball Camp

Nic Claxton spent the afternoon playing games, high-fiving youngsters and give out pro-level basketball advice.
It Takes a Village: Neighbors on Myrtle Ave Pitch in After Vandals Ripped Out Planting, Flowers Overnight

It Takes a Village: Neighbors on Myrtle Ave Pitch in After Vandals Ripped Out Planting, Flowers Overnight

Shrubs in tree pits spanning more than 270 yards, from Clermont to Adelphi, had been torn out and left strewn on the sidewalk.
LPC Makes Photo Archive of Landmarked Buildings Available to the Public

LPC Makes Photo Archive of Landmarked Buildings Available to the Public

The images in the LPC Designation Photo Collection are an interesting mix of 35 mm black-and-white and color film, medium and large format negatives, color slides and darkroom prints and Polaroids.